Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 23:23     Subject: Democracy Dies in Darkness
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is it possible he thinks she’s an idiot and not worthy of an endorsement?


Even if that were remotely possible instead of a maga talking point, it wouldn’t matter. He promised he wouldn’t interfere with editorial decisions when he bought the paper. And he interfered and substituted his whims (and economic interests) for professional journalists.


I hear you. But the paper was hemorrhaging subscribers before he got there because of bad editorial decisions and biased reporting. And he’s given the reporters a long leash since he bought it. But at the end of the day he needs to keep the paper economically viable.


Does he? Why does he need to do that? It lost $100 million a couple of years ago. He's worth $200 billion. He could afford to subsidize those kinds of losses for a long, long time.


You don’t make $200B by making bad business decisions.


No, but apparently once you get rich, you start making bad business decisions: He bought a newspaper in 2013.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 23:22     Subject: Re:Democracy Dies in Darkness
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:The only people you hurt when you cancel your subscriptions are the journalists. Jeff Bezos won't know or care.


Actually, the people you hurt the most are your newspaper carriers. You know, the people who still make pretty good money by getting up at 4:00 every morning to deliver the print paper. But no one ever thinks about them.


People are cancelling their online subscriptions. I honestly doubt very many paper subscribers are cancelling.


I know several ...wapo and prime both gone


I’m keeping the paper subscription. I’d cancel the online subscription but that comes with the print edition.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 22:40     Subject: Democracy Dies in Darkness
And just like that, any writer or editor still pushing back is exposed for what they are. Brilliant.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 22:33     Subject: Re:Democracy Dies in Darkness
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The only people you hurt when you cancel your subscriptions are the journalists. Jeff Bezos won't know or care.


Actually, the people you hurt the most are your newspaper carriers. You know, the people who still make pretty good money by getting up at 4:00 every morning to deliver the print paper. But no one ever thinks about them.


Please.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 22:32     Subject: Democracy Dies in Darkness
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is it possible he thinks she’s an idiot and not worthy of an endorsement?


Even if that were remotely possible instead of a maga talking point, it wouldn’t matter. He promised he wouldn’t interfere with editorial decisions when he bought the paper. And he interfered and substituted his whims (and economic interests) for professional journalists.


I hear you. But the paper was hemorrhaging subscribers before he got there because of bad editorial decisions and biased reporting. And he’s given the reporters a long leash since he bought it. But at the end of the day he needs to keep the paper economically viable.


Does he? Why does he need to do that? It lost $100 million a couple of years ago. He's worth $200 billion. He could afford to subsidize those kinds of losses for a long, long time.


You don’t make $200B by making bad business decisions.


Judging by how he treats his workers:

1. He loves every $ so this hurts
2. History won’t be kind to him
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 22:18     Subject: Democracy Dies in Darkness
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think having the articles reflect the thoughts and perspectives of a, by all accounts, incredibly successful (billionaire!) businessman will be a refreshing change. Yes, some snowflakes will cancel and editors will quit, but those who stay will have a chance to have their stores molded by literally one of the most successful businessmen in history. And clearly, most are willing to stay and do just that.

I think this new direction for the Post and its writers will be a good thing.


Hi Bezos!


Pretty sure that’s satire. At least I think it is
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 21:30     Subject: Democracy Dies in Darkness
Anonymous wrote:I think having the articles reflect the thoughts and perspectives of a, by all accounts, incredibly successful (billionaire!) businessman will be a refreshing change. Yes, some snowflakes will cancel and editors will quit, but those who stay will have a chance to have their stores molded by literally one of the most successful businessmen in history. And clearly, most are willing to stay and do just that.

I think this new direction for the Post and its writers will be a good thing.


Hi Bezos!
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 21:28     Subject: Democracy Dies in Darkness
I think having the articles reflect the thoughts and perspectives of a, by all accounts, incredibly successful (billionaire!) businessman will be a refreshing change. Yes, some snowflakes will cancel and editors will quit, but those who stay will have a chance to have their stores molded by literally one of the most successful businessmen in history. And clearly, most are willing to stay and do just that.

I think this new direction for the Post and its writers will be a good thing.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 20:59     Subject: Democracy Dies in Darkness
Anonymous wrote:Is it possible he thinks she’s an idiot and not worthy of an endorsement?


Yeah, of course, because she is.

The shocking thing to me is how openly sympathetic the MSM has been showcasing such a grand display of a privileged, racist, white, tantrum.

You'd think theyd ignore it. Instead, we all get to see what a bunch of spoiled brats look like having a fit.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 20:52     Subject: Democracy Dies in Darkness
Seems like this election was called early, just like all the others.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 20:42     Subject: Democracy Dies in Darkness
Please comment on Jeff Bezos' article in WaPo!

He has a drivel of an article which doesn't actually explain why he changed long-standing endorsement tradition at the last minute before a consequential election.

Gift article:
https://wapo.st/3NKRzHc
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 19:54     Subject: Democracy Dies in Darkness
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is it possible he thinks she’s an idiot and not worthy of an endorsement?


Even if that were remotely possible instead of a maga talking point, it wouldn’t matter. He promised he wouldn’t interfere with editorial decisions when he bought the paper. And he interfered and substituted his whims (and economic interests) for professional journalists.


Teamsters, Firefighters' Union, Washington Post, LA Times, USA Today? Brat summer is over my friends. The adults are back in charge.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 19:36     Subject: Democracy Dies in Darkness
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is it possible he thinks she’s an idiot and not worthy of an endorsement?


Even if that were remotely possible instead of a maga talking point, it wouldn’t matter. He promised he wouldn’t interfere with editorial decisions when he bought the paper. And he interfered and substituted his whims (and economic interests) for professional journalists.


I hear you. But the paper was hemorrhaging subscribers before he got there because of bad editorial decisions and biased reporting. And he’s given the reporters a long leash since he bought it. But at the end of the day he needs to keep the paper economically viable.


Does he? Why does he need to do that? It lost $100 million a couple of years ago. He's worth $200 billion. He could afford to subsidize those kinds of losses for a long, long time.


You don’t make $200B by making bad business decisions.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 18:57     Subject: Re:Democracy Dies in Darkness
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The only people you hurt when you cancel your subscriptions are the journalists. Jeff Bezos won't know or care.


Actually, the people you hurt the most are your newspaper carriers. You know, the people who still make pretty good money by getting up at 4:00 every morning to deliver the print paper. But no one ever thinks about them.


People are cancelling their online subscriptions. I honestly doubt very many paper subscribers are cancelling.

J
I know several ...wapo and prime both gone


I just resubscribed.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2024 18:54     Subject: Re:Democracy Dies in Darkness
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The only people you hurt when you cancel your subscriptions are the journalists. Jeff Bezos won't know or care.


Actually, the people you hurt the most are your newspaper carriers. You know, the people who still make pretty good money by getting up at 4:00 every morning to deliver the print paper. But no one ever thinks about them.


People are cancelling their online subscriptions. I honestly doubt very many paper subscribers are cancelling.


I know several ...wapo and prime both gone